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Camping case for Copshaw capers

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:30 GMT

I want to start this week by clearing up a mystery. The mystery of the ladder. I like to believe that you were all alert enough last week to be mystified why my humble ramblings about music were accompanied by a photograph of a ladder propped against a wall. The answer is me and modern technology.

Fatlips Castle saved by a major facelift

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:40:45 GMT

A crumbling castle perched high on a cliff edge overlooking Teviotdale has been saved – thanks to a major restoration project.

Health chief admits error over Jed pool

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:05:41 GMT

Borders health chiefs jumped the gun in issuing a statement that gave the impression a new hydrotherapy pool at Jedburgh was a done deal.

Crash course

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:56:39 GMT

Rescue workers searched for survivors amongst the wreckage of a crashed plane in the centre of Galashiels in October 1988.

Peel’s last op

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:56:30 GMT

The last operation at Peel Hospital was carried out on December 7. 1988.

New Kelso provost takes up reins

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:52 GMT

Kelso has a new provost in the shape of John Bassett, who took over from Fiona Scott, after she stepped down at this week’s community council AGM after four years in the post.

Farmer Alasdair reaps Muckle Toon votes

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:50:19 GMT

There was only one talking point in the Muckle Toon last week and that was who would be given the honour of being Langholm Cornet, 2013.

Scam alert after courier fraud cons over 2,000 people

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:38:23 GMT

Police have issued a warning over a phone scam which has claimed nearly 2,300 victims across the UK.

Phone scam warning issued by David Mundell MP

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:38:47 GMT

Tweeddale MP David Mundell is warning constituents to be extra vigilant following a police scam warning.

Boleside baptism

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:17:48 GMT

Boleside on the River Tweed between Galashiels and Lindean was the scene of a total-immersion baptism in June 1987.

Tee time at The Glen

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:17:48 GMT

There was a bear in the Borders in the summer of 1986. Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, known as the Golden Bear, demonstrated his skills to a party of London businessmen at The Glen House near Traquair.

Athletic Anneka

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:17:47 GMT

Television personality Anneka Rice showed a clean pair of heels to outpace Gordon Shirra-Gib and Gel Tait when she dropped in on the Greenyards by helicopter in July 1987.

No room for abuse at our sports events

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:14:45 GMT

Opinion – by Mark Entwistle

Letters 9-5-13

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:14:44 GMT

BY-ELECTION

Reece and Katelyn named Tweedbank Lad and Lass 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:48 GMT

TWEEDBANK has revealed the two young principals who will lead the village’s annual festivities this summer.

Plug is pulled on hospital pool despite petitions

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:49:30 GMT

More than 3,000 signatures on petitions failed to dissuade health bosses from opting to controversially close the

Ability Centre saved – now bring on more members

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:47:04 GMT

Disabled campaigners fighting to save Gala’s Ability Centre, the Borders’ only centre for the physically disabled, celebrated triumph last week.

Letters – 02-05-13

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:35:51 GMT

disabled

Nurse claims see employee sacked

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:14:46 GMT

The Southern has learned a Kelso care home dismissed a nurse after it was discovered she was not qualified for the post.

Jim Hume MSP urges Scottish Power to fix Ettrick Valley power problems

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:37:36 GMT

South of Scotland MSP Jim Hume has written to Scottish Power urging the company to resolve ongoing power supply problems in the Ettrick Valley.